Tuesday, May 15, 2018

20 Questions with Mystery Author S.K. Derban @skderban #20Questions

Born in the United States,
S.K. Derban moved to London within
the first three months, and remained in England
until the age of five. Her mother was involved with the London Royal Ballet
Company, and a great fan of the arts. Even after returning to the United
States, S.K. Derban’s life was filled with a
love of the theatre and a passion for British murder mysteries.

Her personal travel and missionary adventures also help to transport readers
virtually across the globe. S.K. Derban has smuggled Bibles into China,
and has been to Israel
on seven missionary trips. When writing, she relies on all aspects of her life,
from a strong faith in the Lord, to her unique combination of professional
experience. The many personal adventures of S.K. Derban are readily apparent as
they shine through into her characters. Circumvent
is the third mystery novel for writer S.K. Derban.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:

Both.
I first use a mind map, which is similar to an outline. But then – watch out! I
rapidly become a pantster.

3. Which comes first – plot or character?

Plot,
plot, and plot, unless I am writing a sequel.

4. Noise or quiet when working on your manuscript?

Definitely quiet. I like it very quiet.
Shhh.

5. Favorite TV show?

Downton
Abbey remains one of my favorites, and I am still sad the drama is over.
Typically I search for murder mysteries! (Is that wrong?)

6. Favorite type of music?

All! Not really, but almost. I grew up listening to
the Great American Songbook as that was my Mum’s favorite. My beach playlist
features songs from that genre, while my workout playlist is mostly R and B.
Speaking of music, I recently received a fun tweet from singer Gloria Estefan! https://twitter.com/GloriaEstefan/status/978328017872310275

7. Favorite craft besides writing?

Painting. I enjoy beginning on a new white canvas as
I enjoy beginning a new manuscript.

8. Do you play a musical instrument?

That
would be a sad no. My sister has all of the musical talent. I only dream of
playing!

9. Single or married?

Married
for years and years to a wonderful husband.

10. Children or no?
Since we were never blessed with children of our own my husband and I get to
spoil our many nieces and nephews!

11. Pets?
No pets either.

12. Favorite place to write?At a large desk in my home office.
I like to get dressed and feel as if I am going to work. It makes me more
productive.

Imagine
living in a quaint, beach front cottage on the Hawaiian island of Maui. You have an
amazing job, combined with the pleasure of working from home. Lunch breaks
become a daily picnic on the sand. Dessert is always included because of your
marriage to a famous pastry chef. Life could not be any better. Or so it seems…
When French born, Nikki Sabine Moueix travels to Hawaii for a special work
assignment, her job of writing an article about a famous Swiss pastry chef
generates more than a magazine piece. They fall in love, get married, and Nikki
becomes Mrs. Ruggiero Delémont.

When another
assignment calls for Nikki to spend three weeks in France, Ruggiero’s
schedule prevents him from joining her. She travels alone, advancing straight
into danger. After a threatening confrontation, Nikki wakes up in a French
hospital with no knowledge of her past. When she fails to check in, Ruggiero
panics and pushes for an immediate investigation. But as he closes in, Nikki’s
new found friend moves her to another city. It becomes a game of hide and seek
with Nikki as the prize.

CIRCUMVENT
allows readers to form a bond with Nikki as they yearn for her to remember.
They will cheer for Ruggiero and his relentless determination to locate his
beloved wife. This is a story about two people who never lose their faith in
God, and find amazing friends to help them along the way.